Orchids: A Practical Guide for Gardeners: With Advice on Growing and a Directory of 200 Orchids: With Advice on Growing, a Directory of 200 Orchids, and 600 Color Photographs

by Brian Rittershausen (Author), WilmaRittershausen (Author), Brian Rittershausen (Author), Wilma Rittershausen (Author)

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  Flamboyant, intriguing, beautiful and exotic, orchids have evolved to become the largest family of plants in the world. This classic book, written by two of the world's leading orchid authorities and now updated, presents everything you need to know to identify, choose and display these delightful flowers successfully. It contains guidance on tools and equipment; feeding and watering; and dealing with pests and diseases. A directory describes and illustrates a wide range of species and hybrids, providing information on habitat, size, flowering time and growing requirements. With over 600 exquisite photographs, this is the definitive guide to growing these well-loved plants.